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Fingal Bay, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Fingal Bay is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,636. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
1,636 Population 3/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
29.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$19,367 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$19,367 median income, 5.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,636
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,367
Per Capita$19,367
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership73.6%
Housing Units654

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population1,636
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-32.7497°, 152.1710°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation29.2 inches (740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,367
Median Age63.0 years

About Fingal Bay

Fingal Bay is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,636. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Fingal Bay has a population of 1,636 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles. The median age is 63.0 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,636
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
63.0yrs
Median Age
62% above Australia avg
478.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Fingal Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Fingal Bay is $19,367, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,367 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $372, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 155 business establishments.

Income: Fingal Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,367
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,367
Avg Weekly Wage$372

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)155

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fingal Bay is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 73.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 654 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.6%
Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.4%
Housing Units654

Property Tax

Climate in Fingal Bay

Fingal Bay has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.7°C), the coldest is Jul (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1353 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 20.2° / 27.1° 88.1
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.1° 123.3
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 19.3° / 25.8° 117.4
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.6° / 23.4° 136.2
May 17.2°C / 63°F 13.7° / 20.7° 163.0
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18° 179.3
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 10.5° / 17.7° 117.1
Aug 15°C / 59°F 11.1° / 18.9° 80.9
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 13.5° / 21.5° 83.3
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 15.5° / 23.1° 76.1
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 17.2° / 24.6° 101.1
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 18.8° / 25.9° 86.7
Fingal Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area478.7 sq mi (1,239.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7497°N, 152.1710°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 91 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 105 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 140 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 141 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 144 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 135 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 105 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 16 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 84 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 139 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 130 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 52 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 131 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 5.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
December 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in

Fingal Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (2.8").

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Radio Stations near Fingal Bay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Fingal Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tea Gardens Library0.0
Tilligerry Library0.0
Tomaree Library0.0

Gas Stations in Fingal Bay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metro Petroleum

Breweries in Fingal Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Murrays

Airports Near Fingal Bay

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fingal Bay

What is the population of Fingal Bay?

Fingal Bay has a population of 1,636 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 63.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Fingal Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,367, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Fingal Bay?

Fingal Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches.

How is the job market in Fingal Bay?

The unemployment rate in Fingal Bay is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $372. There are 155 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fingal Bay?

The median home value in Fingal Bay is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.

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